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UK employers are tightening pay offers amid growing fiscal pressure. Median pay settlements fell to 3.0 per cent in the three months to July — the lowest since December 2021 — with just 9 per cent of employers awarding 4 per cent or more. Labour market cooling and tax concerns are driving caution ahead of…
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The Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme has been extended by £45m. Ministers say the latest ONS figures — nearly one million young people classified as NEET — underscore the urgency. The extension supports eight regional pilots delivering personalised interventions, though critics warn that stronger action is still needed.
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PwC UK unveils traffic-light dashboard to monitor office attendance. The tool uses data from badge swipes and Wi-Fi to flag low attendance, linking it to bonuses and reviews, while allowing exceptions for sickness and personal needs. Employees can view their own compliance levels in real time.
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The UK’s ageing workforce is growing fast. Employers are investing less in training just as older workers face new risks from AI and the net zero transition. New CIPD research calls for urgent action to support reskilling and lifelong learning to keep older staff in work.
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Most young UK workers now weigh up second jobs for survival. More than half of Gen Z and 71% of Millennials are considering side hustles as the cost-of-living crisis drives up financial anxiety among the UK’s youngest employees, according to new research by Boostworks.
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AI is fast becoming essential for businesses of all sizes. Kevin Fitzgerald, UK Managing Director at Employment Hero, explores how SMEs can drive real gains through people-first AI strategies. Recognition, support, and leadership — not just tools — are key to making AI work.
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One in six UK workers struggles to pay monthly bills. A study by the Work Foundation reveals ongoing financial challenges despite cooling inflation and rising wages, with nearly half of workers having minimal disposable income and many turning to second jobs.
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Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.
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Gen Z workers say financial worries harm job focus. Nearly half report distraction due to money stress, and most want practical employer help like discounts and education. With hundreds of thousands joining the workforce this summer, urgent questions arise for UK employers.
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Office design now shapes whether young talent stays or goes. Nearly half of UK workers aged 24–35 would consider leaving due to poor office environments, new Kinly research reveals. Companies are responding with investments in visual tech to boost wellbeing and productivity.